Location Of Concentration Of Hepatitis C

... What Is Hepatitis C? How Is It Diagnosed? How Is Hep C Treated? Can Hep C Be Prevented? Hep C and HIV Together The Bottom Line What Is Hepatitis C? The hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause liver damage. HCV is transmitted by direct

I know this is going to annoy you a but its been on my mind and I think maybe an expert as yourself can put it to rest. I would normally ask the CDC so as not to take your time but it seems like they tell you to get tested for everything since...

I do not find any questions "annoying" on the forum...All people have a right to "peace of mind" as they say.I can tell you think that you are probably not at risk and yes...I agree. I would not recommend testing based on this event.Best regards....
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Hey Dr. Frascino,First off, thanks for everything you do. Your hard work and dedication to all of us who need answers doesnt go unnoticed. You are a great person.I have a couple of questions.What is your oppinion on hepatitis c as an STD. Ive heard...

...pharmacy. If you do share syringes, keep in mind that bleach cleaning is not risk free - for example, bleach does not kill the Hepatitis C virus - but is an important tool for reducing the risk of becoming infected. For it to be effective you...
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...hypertension. Now that people with HIV and AIDS are living longer, however, other diseases are taking their toll. One of these is the hepatitis C virus, or HCV. As many as one-half of all people with HIV may have HCV, and the presence of HIV...
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... Welcome to This Month in HIV. I'm Terri Wilder . This month's topic is HIV and hepatitis C coinfection. Up to one third of people with HIV are estimated to also have hepatitis C, and living with both viruses is no picnic.
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